California is ranked worst in the nation for agribusiness in a new report. Sabrina Hill has more. Agribusiness Friendliness
California Dairies Already Water Efficient
Due to industry regulations, California dairies are already water efficient. As operations up and down the state are finding ways to cut water use to deal with the drought, dairies …
USDA Officially Announces Sign-Up Date for Farmer and Rancher Disaster Assistance Programs
Sign-Up Begins April 15 for Livestock, Honeybee, Fruit Grower Programs WASHINGTON, April 7, 2014 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced today that farmers and ranchers can sign-up for …
Researchers Excited About Biochar Possibilities
Researchers believe the benefits of biochar as a soil additive will be extremely beneficial to California and it’s environmental issues. A Researcher we talked to was able to do an …
Help for Dairies Battling Drought
California dairies are still trying to recover from the economic downturn a few years ago. Drought issues are forcing operations to put that plan on hold and concentrate on surviving. …
Monterey County Farm Bureau Hosts Meet the Candidates Forum
From the Monterey County Farm Bureau. A Meet the Candidates Forum will be held Wednesday April 16th in Soledad. Tickets are $10.00 for members and $15.00 for non-members. That includes …
Legislative Items Affecting Agriculture
There are a number of things going on that will affect agriculture in the state. Sabrina Hill has information on several of these items. State Legislature
USDA Starts Projects to Fight HLB
The USDA is starting three new projects to fight HLB disease, also called citrus greening, which is spread by the citrus psyllid. Among them is the use of thermotherapy and …
Rollout of a Few Farm Bill Programs May Not Happen Until 2015
Don’t expect all the new Farm Bill provisions to be implemented this year. Gary Crawford has the report. Rollout of a Few Farm Bill Programs May Not Happen Until 2015
USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO Variety Approval Time
The Agriculture Secretary says it still takes too long to get new GMO crop varieties through the approval process. Gary Crawford reports. USDA Wants to Further Cut GMO Variety Approval …
USDA Video: This Week @ USDA April 4
A weekly look at some of the events and activities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture. For more information:
A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S.
Rod Bain reports from California to Texas, extreme, long-term dryness is impacting the Southwest and Southern Plains. A Dry Stretch in the Southwestern U.S.
Invasive Pest in the Spotlight
April is the USDA’s Invasive Plant and Pest Disease Awareness Month. Each year during April, the USDA amplifies its public outreach about the risks invasive plant pest, diseases and harmful …
California Honey Bee and Cattle Update
Sabrina Hill gives an update on California honey bee production and the latest cattle numbers. California Honey Bee and Cattle Update